I've run with PS 2's all round now for 3k having previously got through 3 sets of Bridgestone RE040's in 44k.
I don't think I'll get anything like 15k average I was getting out of a set of the stones but the PS2's perform so much better in the wet whilst having similar grip in the dry.

They are reasonably progressive but have much softer side walls than the stones so not as good in the corners in the dry due to more lateral movement; they also give slightly less feedback.

Overall comfort is way better than the stones both in terms of ride quality & road noise.

Having tracked with the PS2's & the 040's in the dry I prefer the 040's; their stiff side walls & up to temp grip is better for track use but in the wet the PS2's win every time.

Would I buy them again? The jury's out on that one - both tyres are good at different things, it depends what you want from your tyres.

If I was to base my decision purely on wear rate then the answer would be no; they are a very good all round tyre for general road use but longevity is not one of the PS2's strong points, not with my driving style anyway.

I am fast comming to the conclusion that if you can put up with the noise & poor wet/cold performance the Bridgestone RE040 fitted as OEM equipment to the Z from 03-06 is not such a bad tyre after all.

Simply one of the best performance tires you can purchase to date.

My friend recommended Michelin PS 2 to me for maximum grip and comfort. I also read some great things written about the PS 2 in tirerack.com.
My previous tires were Continental CSC2.


After having the Michelin PS 2 for 4 months, all I can say is it is not practical to drive long distance to and fro 5 days a week. The road noise is obviously slightly more than my previous CSC2. The ride has become too firm. Infact my colleagues who sat behind were complaining about the hardness and discomfort after sitting for over 2o minutes.

I find the grip levels has improved slightly over the CSC2 but it is not night and day kind of difference! Perhaps the PS 2 would have been great for those who like traveling at illegal speeds?
One thing for sure, the Michelin PS 2 is not a comfortable tire for normal daily driving! Driving for more than 10 km have induce a strong sense of weary feeling and disappointment.


Looks like I will have to bear the financial loss and look for another tire model which is more comfortable and at least have a decent safe grip when it rains.

These are one of my usual tyres that I use on the M5 - the other being Continental Sport Contact 2.

Over the years I've tried various recommendations, from Avons to Toyos, and Pirelli to Yokohama, and have consistently come back to the Michelin PS2 and Conti SC2 depending which was the better value at the time.

I find the PS2 to have the better grip in dry and wet conditions, but the CS2 is not far behind and lasts about 20% longer (10,000 miles for the Michelins, vs 12,000 for the Contis) and the Contis give a bit more feel.

Other tyres I've tried and dismissed are Toyo T1-S/R (tramline, wear quickly), Avon ZZ (useless in dry or wet), Pirelli P-Zero range (too noisy, uneven wear), Yokohama AVS Sport (decent dry grip, lethal in the wet), Goodyear F1 (good dry grip, couldn't move standing water quickly).

This is the first time I've ever read up about tires! After checking out with so many friends about this subject, I ended up with Michelin PS2. This replaced my Michelin Preceda 2 which lasted for a year after extensive outstation driving.

I was contemplating the Continental Contact Sport Contact 2 until the dealer who happen to know my boss advised me to take the PS2 instead. He even showed me a traded-in set of Contact 2s having sidewall cracks less than a year.
After explaining to me the Michelin PS2 attributes, I was somewhat convinced to buy it but even more so after showing me his own personal car riding also on a set of PS2.
So far no regrets. But I must say I missed the softness of using non low profile tires. The PS2 is not super hard but firm. Grip is apparent from the start. Cornering power is special and the ride is great in the rain too. This tires are the best I ever had.
Just don't be foolish like some youngsters who go crazy even in the snow with normal rain or sunshine tires.

As fitted to my Alpina B3 3.3 Saloon - the PS2 was developed in conjunction with Alpina for the B3. As a result, they are the recommended tyre for the car - indeed, the Contis which were fitted to the car when I got it felt terrible.

However - I have to say they're not the best tyre on the market.

Although grip in the dry and wet is staggering, they do tend to break very suddenly. The only other tyres I've experienced which do this in a similar fashion are race slicks! That said, I suspect some of this is down to the E46 chassis.

The real bugbear with these tyres is the road noise - they really generate huge amounts of noise. They're noisy when new, noisy when wearing, and really noisy below 4mm wear.

The other thing worth noting is that they only seem to have 6mm tread when new!

The wear on the Alpina is shocking - around 12K on the rears.

Chuck in the £1200 per set price, and they don't seem to be very good value.

Wouldn't recommend unless you have to fit them

Another contrary opinion: I didn't think these were any better than the Continentals that preceded them. I also had my most spectacular near-death experience with them as they completely let go in the wet without the slightest warning.

They might be better on a smaller car, I don't know. I'm disinclined to find out.